Football fans hardly have a hard time getting hyped for the season — and that is particularly true of Browns backers — but just in case, HBO released a trailer for this year’s edition of “Hard Knocks.”

This one centers on fans who are excited to see players such as Baker Mayfield, Josh Gordon and former Ohio State star Carlos Hyde in action.

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